Tender

Best Practice Review of On-Track Machine and Plant Strategies Across European Railway's

  • Office of Rail and Road

UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-044563

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0569bc

Published 31 July 2025, 9:14am



Scope

Reference

ORR/CT/25-30

Description

To identify how leading European rail infrastructure managers develop and implement long-term strategies for on-track machines (OTMs) and railway plant, including procurement, deployment, lifecycle planning, and efficiency optimisation. The review will identify best practices, strategic frameworks, and operational models that the ORR can consider when assessing the adequacy and value-for-money of Network Rail's own machine and plant strategy.

Total value (estimated)

  • £60,000 excluding VAT
  • £72,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 15 September 2025 to 8 December 2025
  • 2 months, 24 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 73210000 - Research consultancy services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

25 August 2025, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

28 August 2025, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

Quality 80%

Cost 20%


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Contracting authority

Office of Rail and Road

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPH-6471-MDYY

25 Cabot Square

London

E14 4QZ

United Kingdom

Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets

Organisation type: Public authority - central government